A mix of Parmesan with garlic, parsley, oregano and fennel gives these Italian-style meatballs their authentic, old world flavor.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1/2 pound ground pork

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup dried bread crumbs

2 eggs

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

Olive oil to grease pan

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and then brush with olive oil.

Place the beef, pork, cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, garlic, parsley flakes, salt, pepper, oregano and fennel seeds into a large bowl, and mix together until thoroughly combined. Shape the mixture into about 12 balls and then place on the prepared baking sheet.